Just received my ratings. MS not rated.

spark2002

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Currently Army AD.

Dx with MS DEC 2014.

Referred to MEB JUL 2016.

For my proposed ratings, MS is not included. It is only noted as a residual of MS in my disability of neurogenic bladder which received a 40% rating.

My proposed rating states "MS is evaluated at a minimum of 30% unless evaluation of residual symptoms would result in a higher evaluation. Your neurogenic bladder would warrant 40% evaluation."

Do they not rate both separately? My bladder issues are only related to MS.

MS is the reason for the MEB. Why did it not get a rating?

Thanks in advance.
 
I have a similar neurological autoimmune disease, Myasthenia Gravis. These things are rated by residuals. My disease is worth a minimum 30% for just having the disease just like MS. I was rated 40% per leg plus bilateral factor for leg weakness and atrophy, 60% for pulmonary residuals, and 0% for ocular residuals. I wound up with 100% rating due to mental health issues being unfitting along with myasthenia residuals being unfitting.

What other issues do you have due to MS? Have you claimed these issues?
 
What other issues do you have due to MS? Have you claimed these issues?

My proposed ratings:

Neurogenic bladder due to MS - 40%

PTSD/Adjustment disorder/cognitive disorder - 30%

Right shoulder strain - 20%

Lumbar spine strain with scoliosis - 10%

Left knee patellofemoral syndrome - 10%

Reft knee patellofemoral syndrome - 10%

Tinnitus - 10%

Allergic rhinitis - 10%

Pseudofollicultis barbae - 10%

Chronic Fatigue due to MS - 10%

DA 50% / VA 90% (PEB found bladder and fatigue unfitting)
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MS was not rated individually. Is this wrong?
 
The way they rated your MS is how the VA rates it. If I were you, I'd argue that the PTSD was unfitting as well. If you haven't had an FPEB yet, that is what I would recommend.
 
Please excuse my ignorance:

How would arguing that PTSD be considered unfitting benefit me?

Thanks
 
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